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Refuge demand rising as hardship hits
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Refuge demand rising as hardship hits
Staff at a growing South Otago family refuge say demand for their services is increasing, as economic hardship bites for everyday families.
Local legend: Kerry Wilson
Local legend: Kerry Wilson
Kerry Wilson from Milton’s Forum Cafe is this week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Author’s new book a spotlight on gold rush
Author’s new book a spotlight on gold rush
A new novel mining Clutha’s heart of gold was launched in Lawrence on Saturday.
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Frustration vented at ‘southern water’ meeting
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Frustration vented at ‘southern water’ meeting
Residents and officials have voiced their frustration with the "untenable" financial pressures expected to arise from the government’s Local Water Done Well programme at a meeting in Balclutha.
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Inland port decision result of regional planning failure: MP
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Inland port decision result of regional planning failure: MP
A "complete failure of regional planning" meant only one of two competing inland port proposals in Otago was considered for an $8.2 million loan by the government, a local MP says.
Generation game as rugby club celebrates 140th
Generation game as rugby club celebrates 140th
The Heriot Rugby Club celebrated its 140th year anniversary at the weekend, generations of the club getting together for a good game and a great bit of socialising.
Property warning after rural thefts reported
Property warning after rural thefts reported
Balclutha police have warned rural property owners to keep property under lock and key.
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Three families’ 150 years on same land recognised
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Three families’ 150 years on same land recognised
Organisers praised the "ticker and tenacity" of farming families receiving Century Farm awards in Lawrence on Saturday.
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‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’
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‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’
A couple's dream home project has turned into a nightmare after their builder downed tools then sent sent a brief email to say his business had been put into liquidation.
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Council cuts grant allocations by over 50%
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Council cuts grant allocations by over 50%
Several South Otago community groups will have to look to alternative sources of funding this year, after Clutha District Council slashed its grant allocations by more than 50% yesterday.
Artworks in perfect harmony
Artworks in perfect harmony
Pottery and paintings are in perfect harmony at Owaka Museum.
Students branching out
Students branching out
Balclutha’s beloved parks and playgrounds received a professional manicure last Tuesday thanks to a team of arboriculture students from Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin.
Fewer at Century Farms awards
Fewer at Century Farms awards
A key national farming event, Century Farms, will welcome lower-than-usual numbers south to its awards this year, although organisers expect the drop to be temporary.
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'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed
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'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed
A planned $3 billion inland port in South Otago has been hailed as "the biggest thing to happen in the rural South in our lifetime".
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‘Great turnout’ at meeting, five potential volunteers found
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‘Great turnout’ at meeting, five potential volunteers found
An urgent appeal for more ambulance volunteers in a Catlins township appears to have paid dividends.
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‘Reflection’ of cost tensions
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‘Reflection’ of cost tensions
Low resident satisfaction in a recent council survey is a reflection of escalating cost tensions, the Clutha district’s mayor says.
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
South Otago officials say their council will be only the second in the country to implement a convenient battery drop-off recycling scheme.
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Independent living units popular: managers
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Independent living units popular: managers
A second phase of community-driven independent living units in Lawrence is proving popular despite challenging economic conditions, project managers say.
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Clutha businessman steps up in Chinese tourists’ hour of need
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Clutha businessman steps up in Chinese tourists’ hour of need
Fish and chip operator, interpreter and man of the hour — Chik Yin So can do it all.
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
Clutha's mayoral contest has begun, after a "steady pair of hands" yesterday threw his hat into the ring for this year’s local government elections.